Beard said his change of heart came after a conversation with Toellner and Channel 2’s new news director, Kate Glover.

“I listened, they listened, we went back and forth and we came to what I think is a win-win agreement to stay through the May book,” said Beard. “It ended up being an attractive option for both of us.”

Beard declined to get into specifics.

“They made it attractive and, as I’ve said all along, I love the job and loved working for these folks, they’ve been great to me,” said Beard